Ill. House passes proposal to create sex assault education program

A proposal to require all schools in Illinois to teach students in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade about sexual assault and abuse has passed the Illinois House. Read More

Chicago-area restaurant gives away 10,000 Twinkies

A suburban Chicago restaurant has given away about 10,000 Twinkies. Read More

Illinois state senator faces felony weapons charge

Chicago police say Illinois state Sen. Donne Trotter had an unloaded weapon and ammunition in a carry-on bag when he was trying to board a flight at O'Hare. Read More

Ill. House doesn't take up budget override for prisons

Gov. Pat Quinn's budget cuts that will force the closure of some prisons and other state facilities will stand. Read More

Board: Cell phone scams increasing in Illinois

The consumer advocacy group Citizens Utility Board says scams that add charges to customers' cell phone bills have almost doubled in Illinois the past year. Read More

State police: Slow down around stranded cars

State Police are reminding motorists to slow down and exercise caution around vehicle crashes and stranded cars because of the likelihood of pedestrians. Read More

Ill. Senate chief: Pension plan needs closer look

Lawmakers will have a new proposal on the table Wednesday as part of efforts to fix Illinois' multibillion-dollar pension crisis. Read More

Dixon budget rebounding after comptroller arrest

The new finance director in Dixon says the northern Illinois city has seen a $3 million rebound since comptroller Rita Crundwell was arrested in April. Read More

Illinois lawmakers override Quinn's assault weapons ban

The Illinois House Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to override the governor’s veto of a bill that created an assault weapons ban in Illinois. Read More

House prices decline in Illinois as national average improves

A measure of U.S. home prices rose 6.3 percent in October compared with a year ago, for the largest yearly gain since July 2006. Read More